Director, Finance Controlling, Sound United

A Career at HARMAN

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About the Role

The general responsibility of the Director, Finance Controlling in the Sound United SBU of the Lifestyle Division of HARMAN is to ensure the identification, measurement, accumulation, analysis, preparation, interpretation, and communication of all financial information for its use by management to plan, evaluate, and control the appropriate use of its resources.  This position is a key financial strategic partner and plays a key role to continuously improving business decisions and results as well as improving the quality of data on which decisions are made in supporting the growth of the business, and to ensure that strong profitability is achieved for the North American region.

Your Team

This role will have 4 direct reports and ~15 indirect reports.

What You Will Do

• Strategic partner with BU Management to develop the North America region's annual business plan and monitor results.
• Oversee the monthly preparation and reporting of financial results (P&L, Balance Sheet, FCF, Working Capital, and Capex), including monthly forecasting, monitoring, and tracking monthly results against budget, forecast, run rate, and prior years. 
• Perform analytical reviews of monthly financial statements. Make recommendations to management as to areas of improvement, including cost reduction opportunities. Work across company lines to track and review project costs and evaluate the cost benefits.
• Ad hoc financial analysis to support business leaders, the SBU Controller, and regional leaders, as necessary.
• Controllership for the legal entities in the North America region of the SBU
• Support in the creation and deployment of accounting standards in accordance with Corporate Policy and IFRS, working in coordination with the Lifestyle Technical Accounting team for review and approval, and alignment with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and KSOX, and in accordance with Company policy.
• Responsible for coordinating with both external and internal auditors.
• Calculation, management, and review of bonus schemes, working closely with HR and sales management.
• Provide business/financial analysis and support to management on issues including pricing, programs, distribution, and sourcing;
• Review revenue streams and new revenue opportunities. Review costs versus plans and trends to understand key business drivers and develop plans for improvement. Develop and track key performance indicators.
• Assist with headcount justification, track results, and hold business leaders accountable for business results and commitments.
• Integration of new businesses into current financial systems, as required.

What You Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and KSOX reporting.
• 10+ years of related experience, including preparing financial statements, business activity reports, and financial position forecasts and variance analysis.
• Directed budget and forecast processes.
• Managed project-based issues.
• Ability to drive global communication and organization of the multinational controlling team.
• Worked within a compliance and control environment.
• Advanced ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Bonus Points if You Have

• MBA Preferred.

What Makes You Eligible

• Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel as needed.
• Be willing and able to work in an office-based environment in Carlsbad, CA. (Hybrid Model)
• Due to the nature of global infrastructure, you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment (post offer).

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, and more)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.

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